Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born into a rich family. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Maiathah took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up longbow and armor she uses now. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 sp.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is physically well-built. His black hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gennal will drive conversation. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Addict. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he likes to wear violet tank tops with grey pants. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his black hair up. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'4". She wears professional attire. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Norsko never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp. Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a black and white handkerchief worn on her left side and is in decent physical shape. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length purple hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She takes great joy in being the best Spice Merchant in town.

History: Shava was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with brown slacks. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Herbalist. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He struck the Herbalist job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mumpena grew up listening to her mother's many stories. While she appears to be a normal Gnome, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 100 gp.